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Market sentiment signals for Franklin Templeton (BEN): analyst consensus, short interest, options flow and insider activity.
Analyst Consensus
Equal-Weight
16 analysts
Options Flow (P/C)
1.16
More puts — Bearish
Avg Consensus PT
$30
-7.6%
Highest Price Target
$40
+25.0%
Lowest Price Target
$19
-40.6%
Short Interest
4.6%
Rising — Bearish
Insider Activity (30d)
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Short Interest — % of Float
| Date | Firm | Analyst & Accuracy | Upside / Downside | PT Change | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | David Motemaden— | +9.4% | $36 → $35 | Maintained | Underperform |
| Oct 7, 2026 | UBS | Michael Brown— | +25.0% | $23 → $40 | Assumes | Neutral→Buy |